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Mirror with deities and mythical creatures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze mirror with a rounded shape and a raised circular pattern. The center features a raised circle with a smaller raised circle inside it. There are several concentric circles around it with etched designs. The etched designs in the central area depict deities and mythical creatures. The outermost circle features a repeating pattern of lines and shapes. The background of the image is a light gray color. The overall design on the mirror is symmetrical and ornate. The artist and title of the piece is "Mirror with deities and mythical creatures".

Artwork Details

Date
late 2nd century
Medium
Bronze with black patina
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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